Landmannalaugar

Landmannalaugar from Guesthouse Lambastadir


landmannalaugar-nyThis pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains at the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. Many hot and cold springs create a warm bathing brook, in the middle of this spectacular setting. We begin the day by driving east to the rock ledge Gaukshofdi. There, we have a good view towards the active volcano Mt. Hekla and also over the valley Thjorsardalur which once became deserted following one of Hekla’s eruptions……………


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Thorsmork

Thorsmork from Guesthouse Lambastadir


thorsmork-nyThorsmork is, from a natural perspective, one of Iceland´s highlights, and therefore a very popular hiking area. It’s not easy to get there due to hardly existing roads and unbridged rivers. Therefore, a four wheel drive vehicle is an absolute necessity. We begin the day by driving to the waterfall Urridafoss. urridafossUrriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Thjorsa in southwest Iceland and is the watermost waterfall in Iceland. In the early days of power companies………….


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Landmannalaugar from Guesthouse Lambastadir

Landmannalaugar from Guesthouse Lambastadir
landmannalaugar-nyThis pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains at the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. Many hot and cold springs create a warm bathing brook, in the middle of this spectacular setting. We begin the day by driving east to the rock ledge Gaukshofdi. There, we have a good view towards the active volcano Mt. Hekla and also over the valley Thjorsardalur which once became deserted following one of Hekla’s eruptions.


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The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is one of Iceland‘s most popular day tours. You can observe the beauty of Iceland´s nature and learn about the country´s history, dating back to the settlement era. You begin the day by driving from Lambastadir Guesthouse to the waterfalll Urridafoss. Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland and is the watermost waterfall in Iceland. In the early days of power companies plans were to build a power plant in Urriðafoss and make a railway to Reykjavík from the waterfall. It did not happen but now Landsvirkjun is planning to build hydropower stations on the lower part of Þjórsár river, at Urriðafoss and Núpur.